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“I made three works about men in my life. But I had much more than three men. I never wrote about them.”

Quote by Sophie Calle

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Sophie Calle is a French writer known for her unique autobiographical writing and photographic works. Her works often revolve around personal experiences and emotions, exploring themes of privacy, identity, and interpersonal relationships. Calle's work has garnered wide attention in the art world and has won multiple awards. more

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